Should you buy the LUMIX GH6 in 2023? ONE YEAR REVIEW

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After one year using the Panasonic Lumix GH6 I can give you my opinion on how it has performed and if it's worth buying in 2023. Or maybe you should choose the Lumix S5 ii or even wait for the upcoming S5 ii X?
Let's find out...
Chapters:
00:00 I was wrong about micro four third
01:01 GH6 Codecs are amazing!
02:52 V-log and other color profiles
04:00 Open Gate
04:54 UNLIMITED RECORDING TIME
05:52 Artlist Music and SFX
06:50 The PROS and CONS with a MICRO 4/3 Sensor
09:34 Insane IBIS
10:05 Yes, The Auto Focus is bad on the GH6
11:08 GH6 vs S5 ii X
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@TwoMadExplorers Жыл бұрын

Fantastic and detailed video!

@ivanshah2326 Жыл бұрын

i m glad that i found your channel it is very much informative and the way you talk is quite good thank you sooo much for your time and effort

@PaulHeimlund Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks 🙏🏼

@BuildMontage Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I'm married to m4/3 as I have all the lenses - BM Studio 4K for the studio, but my mobile setup is the Lumix G9 - and I am thinking of either the GH6 or S5iix - so this video came in clutch for me - thank you for making it! Subbed.

@PaulHeimlund Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks 🙏🏼 Btw I’m exited to try the S5iix😉

@madedigital Жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat I have a bmpcc p4k I need a 5k run and gun

@TheStlArts 9 ай бұрын

At this moment you can find GH6 brand new for $1297.99 Its amazing deal. Right now my Lumix G9 with V-log is more than I need. Great video btw, love seeing your KZfaq progress from sound and video production. Well done.

@colinthecameraguy Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget about the Famous Sigma 18-35 f1.8 Art lens which, when when paired with a EF-MFT speed-booster, becomes a 12-25 f1.2 (a diffuser filter is recommended)!

@PaulHeimlund Жыл бұрын

I love that lens!

@neulandlotse Жыл бұрын

I just bought the GH6 as an addition to my Gh5s. Which is an absolutely clean low-light beast for video. So my Gh6 is for the open gate and handheld stuff while on a tripod or monopod my GH5s with the Atomos Ninja V will still be my a-cam. Both cameras with prores and timecode are fantastic.

@PaulHeimlund Жыл бұрын

Cool! You have a great gear arsenal with those combos :)

@colinthecameraguy Жыл бұрын

I currently have a GH5s for Gimbal/Tripod/Low Light videos and a G9 for photography and (when paired with the Ninja V) for handheld videos and (when they dropped in price last year) I bought a second Ninja V for when I’m using both cameras (recording in ProRes).

@amfre Жыл бұрын

understand your logic but still crazy that you are buyting newer and more expensive version of your cam and it is going to be your b-cam lol

@gcprost 5 ай бұрын

I have been shooting in ProRes for many years. I capture with Atomos recorders. I shoot long events so the files are cheaper to capture and easier to edit. I bought two of the original Ninjas which I have retired but I have five still, which include three Ninja v’s. My GH6 also has an external 2 TB SSD for recording as well. On a Mac or PC ProRes is easy to edit.

@sambrumley_productions Жыл бұрын

I might go with GH6 to get one for less money (I'm hoping ~US$1300 is a good price for an open-box or used one), and because I don't exactly like cropping in for 48/50/60fps. I have the S5 mark 1 already, and an S5 mark 2 would be the most logical choice, other than just making do with what I already have, but at the same time waiting a little while means getting it cheaper by way of discounts and preowned camera bodies. Honestly speaking though, I would like to have the overall smaller setup that I can get with Sony FX30 and a pancake lens, but also with open-gate video modes

@dawgcanjumphigh 4 ай бұрын

If I get a Panasonic full frame, I'd grab the S1H. Another one that has that fan in it. Anyways, they'll come out with a new one for that. I'll wait. I have the GH6 right now. It works well for me.

@rogerdatfilms Жыл бұрын

PLEASE do alotttttt more gh6 videos. I am new to this and your video was the easiest to watch and follow a long. Not alot of GH6 vids out there that i enjoy watching right now. Yours was great. Maybe some content around how you choose to set your menus. Thanks. Earned a sub.

@PaulHeimlund Жыл бұрын

Will make a lot of videos of the gh6 these upcoming weeks! Stay tuned ;) Thanks for the sub! Great to have you here!

@FredericTort Жыл бұрын

Nice video ! I have the gh6 and enjoy it a lot! I do have some streaking issues from time to time. I think it's what you mentioned at 9min15s, but it's not a mft problem. It's a gh6 problem. Panasonic confirmed it to me. Fantastic camera but because of this problem, not worth the buy. Better wait for the gh6 mark2😅. Thx for your videos!

@theeditorrestrial 2 ай бұрын

This is whats nuts, is I have not yet had the streaking problem at all. Shot directly into a light doing b-cam and was concerned about that but preview and final shows everything is a-okay.

@GrenlandUnderVann Жыл бұрын

The S5M2 PDAF announcement basically killed the GH6 for most people. We are just waiting for that GH-PDAF announcement. Might still arrive this spring.

@madedigital Жыл бұрын

For people with a ton of Mft lens it's a godsend... Big glass is not something I want go back to.

@capionstudio Жыл бұрын

PDAF does not overcome the following; No 3:2 open gate raw, some of the worst rolling shutter in a camera at 25.5MS, terrible moire/ aliasing from a lack of an OLPF, CMOS streaking, no 4K 120P, no 4K 60P uncropped, no internal media (SSD only) for ProRes HQ. Its a great offering, but a flawed camera primarily built for KZfaqrs who are more concerned with AF over anything else. Meanwhile, if you boost the GH6 with a Metabones 64XL, you're operating at. 1.28X crop equivalency which is larger than APS-H at roughly 13 stops of DR with its DGO sensor and some of the best RS on the market around 7MS. Full Frame isn't king...

@martysender5539 4 ай бұрын

Love mine...best color of any Lumix..

@JC-td4gg 10 ай бұрын

Will the GH6 ever be able to record 120fps on a SSD USB?

@razfilmstv 6 ай бұрын

The AF isn't to bad if you set it up right and know its limits/

@rogerdatfilms Жыл бұрын

Can you do a video about how to set up for SSD recording? Like for dummies? I have done every suggestion people gave me on reddit but for some reason my brand new SSD sandisk (same as in your video) will not connect to my gh6. it will say things like "unplug and plug SSD back in, if it continues not to work use a different SSD" ????

@PaulHeimlund Жыл бұрын

I’ll try to make a video about it, of not I’ll get back to you here.

@razfilmstv Жыл бұрын

I will be using the GH6 for years.

@swiftdetecting Жыл бұрын

Do you ever us EF lenses with this and if so how if AF ? and what adapter?

@PaulHeimlund Жыл бұрын

I haven't used EF lenses with my GH6, as I prefer to use native glass. Metabones Speedbooster is probably the best adapter, but it's very expensive. Check out this adapter from Viltrox instead: amzn.to/42M1Zfe

@superzero4250 8 ай бұрын

NO… I literally bought the GH5II, the week before the release of the Lumix GH6 fully aware of all the features, and technology advantages. The new Lumix G9II is far more compelling, save for the price, and least of all for the inclusion of PDAF. For the novice or typical content creator PDAF is crucial, lack of skill requires all the aid one can get. For seasoned professionals, it’s a hinderance, borderline annoyance that gets in the way of the process of filmmaking, not to mention your best glass choices will most likely be manual lenses anyway… So again, GH5II all day everyday, and twice on Sundays. However, in the future, maybe a Lumix G9II when the price gets below $1500… 🤔

@angeloplayforone Жыл бұрын

The issue between GH6 and S5IIX is lower pricing, high framerates and cheaper lenses versus lower light, depth of field and better dynamic range. The price of the GH6 has dropped below that of the S5II.

@blueprintx598 11 ай бұрын

which one do you think is worth going for?

@OurSweetHideout Жыл бұрын

Been using the gh5 for the last three years, rented the gh6 for a few weeks and it’s amazing… So thinking of buying one, however a lot have been complaining about the streaking issue? Have you had this issue??

@PaulHeimlund Жыл бұрын

Hey! It’s been improved with updates, but you can still see it in very specific occasions. However, only a trained eye will see it and it has not been an issue for me. I’d go for it ;)

@OurSweetHideout Жыл бұрын

@@PaulHeimlund sounds goood to me :) I want to update the gh5, so getting the gh6 would be amazing! If they release a GH6 ii with new phase detect that’d be amazing…. I’ll also be getting the new s5iix But want to keep the MFT set up so gh6 is definitely what I’m looking at getting too. Was just worried about the streaks as some make sound so bad

@PaulHeimlund Жыл бұрын

@@OurSweetHideout I’m also getting the s5iix, but keeping the gh6 as well :)

@SeanTolan_illuminated_imaging 4 ай бұрын

The USB power delivery has broken twice on mine (No I was not using it haphazardly...I use cable locks. It was on the PCB board with a bad connection to the battery compartment). I bought an early release unit. One time had to send it in for repairs, lost my main cam for a MONTH...Fed Ex lost my package when they shipped it back, but eventually found it. After the fix, it failed again 3 months later. I may just have a problematic unit, but the notion of going without it and risking my camera again with their return delivery shipped Fed Ex is not leaving a good feeling in my gut. $2,197 to have Phase detect AF come along for Panasonic 10mo later, and the problems with this unit...just not like my previous GH series experiences. Very disappointed in Panasonic on this release.

@Shuttterbugg 3 ай бұрын

Gh6 is amazing I'll take that over the a7s3 anyday

@leventebaumann6001 Жыл бұрын

Speedbuster does nothing with Dynamic range. This is an entirely wrong statement. (about 3m25s)

@contentbyteddhardy3231 Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t say he’s 100% wrong

@AoyagiAichou Жыл бұрын

Technically Paul is not incorrect. You can shoot at lower ISOs with focal reducers in some cases, and that means better dynamic range.

@angeloplayforone Жыл бұрын

Dynamic range is based on the sensor not on the optics. A speed booster is a lens who concentrate light from a lens made for a bigger sensor to a smaller sensor. So a speedbooster makes the lens raster so lower f-Stop.

@madedigital Жыл бұрын

@@angeloplayforone what does a lower f stop mean... Better in low light less noise more clean image more range in low light... Not in daylight

@misscolts Жыл бұрын

This is on sale for $1600 !? At this price is it a better pick than nikon z6ii ?

@PaulHeimlund Жыл бұрын

Imho it’s much better! 1600 bucks is an insane deal!

@angeloplayforone Жыл бұрын

Only by saying cropsensor cameras says everything regarding video and cinematic comment. To my knowledge Panasvision or Red are using S35 sensor. Cropsensor is clearly a term from the photography world.

@castielvargastv7931 Жыл бұрын

True and apsc sized sensors are still the standard in film industry.

@tcechowski 9 ай бұрын

I bought a gh6 and I have a strange problem. Well, the recording on the card starts 2 seconds after pressing the shutter. Is it normal?

@FocusedFlow 5 ай бұрын

Hey, this a little late. But I know I have a little bit of delay when the recording starts as well. Nothing too bad, but noticeable.

@FocusedFlow 24 күн бұрын

Update! This is even more late but remembered this comment after some trial and error recording to SSDs. I found that using a high speed usb c cable was essential to its responsiveness when recording, mainly after I press stop recording. The same should be true for an SD card and maybe when you press start record. Make sure you’re using high write speed cards. Hope this helps!

@castielvargastv7931 Жыл бұрын

movies mostly are shot at not faster than 2.8 on a super 35 sensor., thats f 2 on mft or f4 on full frame. Movies dont need 1.2 bokee loke photgraphers want. Its hard to pull focus with anything faster than f4 and it does not help the story. So a gh6 can produce just as much ´cinematic“ blurry background as it is seen in most cinema movies. Low light also is no problem as a pro lits his scene.

@PaulHeimlund Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I’m saying in my upcoming video! ;)

@bjornarya Жыл бұрын

Shallow depth of field is not cinematic, period.

@Wildridefilms 11 ай бұрын

Shallow DoF is a nice disguise to make anything feel "cinematic"

@kvadratyk 8 ай бұрын

Oh no, no blur = no cinematic 😮😮😮😮😮

@bjornarya 8 ай бұрын

@kvadratyk no story = no cinematic , the rest is creative choice of a cinematographer to tell the story

@superzero4250 8 ай бұрын

Shallow depth of field is NOT what defines Cinematic. Never was… Cinematic is about composition and lighting… This obsession with Shallow Depth of Field in filming, is the result of photographers suddenly deciding they want to do video, or thinking they are filmmakers. Mainly, it’s KZfaqr’s with ZERO experience watching videos of those same photographers, mistaking the advice for real professionalism, and then regurgitating this erroneous narrative… 😏

@AoyagiAichou Жыл бұрын

Are you sure about the good battery life? Most people complain about it. Oh and as far as aperture equivalence goes, bokeh is the _only_ thing it affects. 😅. Did you mean the infamous CMOS streaking in 8:55? Or moiré?

@PaulHeimlund Жыл бұрын

Hey! For being so small the battery, as I said, is relatively impressive 😉 I was positively surprised. And yeah, I meant the cmos streaking 😩😜

@AoyagiAichou Жыл бұрын

@@PaulHeimlund Well I was asking because I genuinely can't see it in that clip, haha. I must be blind or something.

@PaulHeimlund Жыл бұрын

@@AoyagiAichou It’s good that you can’t see it! Most people don’t notice it anyway, so I don’t think you’re going blind 😎😜

@castielvargastv7931 Жыл бұрын

Gh6 still is better for video. I want gh6 and s5

@PaulHeimlund Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. I’ve canceled my s5iix order. Video coming soon ;)